Overview

• JLR’s board approved Balaji’s elevation after a months-long search, with the decision disclosed in Tata Motors’ regulatory filing.
• Balaji will take the helm in November 2025 and outgoing CEO Adrian Mardell will remain through December to ensure a smooth leadership handover.
• Since November 2017, Balaji has served as Tata Motors’ group CFO, overseeing finance and supply-chain operations across automotive and consumer goods divisions.
• His appointment signals continuity for the Reimagine strategy that eliminated net automotive debt, delivered decade-high profits and paved the way for an all-electric lineup in 2026.
• Balaji holds a B.Tech from IIT-Chennai and a PGDM from IIM-Kolkata, underpinning his leadership credentials.